Hygge – how can it help you create the perfect rural retreat?

What is hygge? Picture this, it’s a Sunday morning and it’s snowing. It’s absolutely freezing outside, but you’ve got nowhere you need to be. The fire is on/the heating is all the way up. You’re wrapped in a cosy blanket relaxing on the...

Could seasonal photography boost your bookings?

Covid-19 is having a massive effect on both domestic and international travel. On one hand, self-caterers benefit where more British people are vacationing in the UK. But further restrictions and changes to legislation have forced holiday makers to cancel or...

What makes a great website? A blog series by ACT Studios

More so that ever, your online presence is what sells your business. Just like you’d plan to have an immaculate shop window, your website should be equally pristine. This is true for all types of businesses, be it selling a physical product or an experience. As...

Why you should refresh your exterior photography this autumn

For those in the hospitality industry, the end of the summer marks the closure of one of the busiest times of year, as the last of the school summer holiday guests leave. For many holiday accommodation owners, this is a great chance to take stock and refresh – repaint...

ACT Studios captures more holiday cottages in the West Country

ACT Studios photographer Hannah Hunter has been busy traveling the West Country recently to capture both interior and exterior shots of some of the most desirable holiday cottage accommodation in the south west of England. StickWick Manor in Devon Stickwick Manor...